Altered States
"In the basement of a university medical school, Dr. Jessup floats naked in total darkness. The most terrifying experiment in the history of science is out of control... and the subject is himself."
Originally released in 1980. Altered States is a horror/science fiction film. directed by Ken Russell.
Starring William Hurt, Blair Brown, and Bob Balaban
Synopsis
A research scientist explores the boundaries and frontiers of consciousness. Using sensory deprivation and hallucinogenic mixtures from native American shamans, he explores these altered states of consciousness and finds that memory, time, and perhaps reality itself are states of mind.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 25, 1980
45 years ago
Runtime
1h 42m
102 minutes total
User Rating
6.7/10
Good (725 votes)
Budget
$15M
Production budget
Box Office
$19.9M
1.3x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
William Hurt
as Professor Eddie Jessup
Blair Brown
as Emily Jessup
Bob Balaban
as Arthur Rosenberg
Charles Haid
as Mason Parrish
Thaao Penghlis
as Echeverria
Miguel Godreau
as Primal Man
Dori Brenner
as Sylvia Rosenberg
Peter Brandon
as Hobart
Charles White-Eagle
as The Brujo
Drew Barrymore
as Margaret Jessup
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $15,000,000
- Revenue
- $19,853,892
Production Companies
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Altered States about?
A research scientist explores the boundaries and frontiers of consciousness. Using sensory deprivation and hallucinogenic mixtures from native American shamans, he explores these altered states of ...
Who directed Altered States?
Altered States was directed by Ken Russell.
How long is Altered States?
Altered States has a runtime of 1 hours and 42 minutes (102 minutes total).
When was Altered States released?
Altered States was released on December 25, 1980 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Altered States?
The main cast of Altered States includes William Hurt, Blair Brown, Bob Balaban, Charles Haid, Thaao Penghlis.
Is Altered States worth watching?
Altered States has a user rating of 6.7/10 based on 725 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.